Gypsum
A construction material or aggregate term used in building, civil engineering and infrastructure works.
Gypsum Explained
Gypsum is a key term within materials & aggregates, where it is used across construction, infrastructure, transport and industrial project delivery. In practical terms, it helps describe how work is planned, specified, delivered, measured or maintained on real sites and assets. Understanding gypsum is useful because the same language is often shared by contractors, designers, suppliers, asset owners, public authorities and investors.
Within Highways.Today’s Dictionary, gypsum should be read as part of the wider vocabulary of building materials, road materials, aggregates, binders, metals, concrete and testing terminology. It may appear in technical specifications, tender documents, project reports, equipment guides, safety plans, design models, maintenance schedules or news articles. Exact requirements can vary by country, project type, contract form, standard and manufacturer, so readers should always check the relevant local guidance, drawings, regulations and professional advice before relying on the term for design, procurement or operational decisions.
Articles Featuring Gypsum
Saint-Gobain’s Canadian Kootenay West Gypsum Mine Reaches Full Production
18th October 2025
Saint-Gobain’s Canadian Kootenay West Gypsum Mine Reaches Full Production Saint-Gobain Canada has marked a pivotal moment in its Western Canadian…
Blastcrete introduces RS180 Mixer-Pump for high-volume Gypsum applications
18th July 2019
Blastcrete introduces RS180 Mixer-Pump for high-volume Gypsum applications Blastcrete Equipment LLC, a long-time manufacturer of shotcrete and gunite mixers and…
Editorial Note
The Highways.Today Dictionary is maintained as an editorial reference resource for construction, infrastructure, transport and industrial technology professionals. Definitions are intended to support understanding, discovery and research, and may be expanded over time as the Dictionary evolves into a broader illustrated industry reference.
















